Archives for 2003

'Here's the rub: Cherry's view is understandable, particularly since he's not versed in the local market, but Gare and Ray, should have at least challenged the statement. One or both, quite familiar with the issues in this market and the franchise, should have stated or re-stated some of the obvious points that factored into the decision to play in Rochester … [Read more...] about Don't count the house until you have the facts

'G Martin Biron, the brother of Panthers defenseman Mathieu Biron, may start. He's 3-4-1 against the Panthers with a 2.57 goals-against average. They are 0-9 when allowing the first goal.' … [Read more...] about Sabres at Panthers

'"We played well, and I don't feel we deserved the loss," goaltender Mika Noronen said. "Right now I feel pretty empty. We battled hard, but we just couldn't get it done."' … [Read more...] about Tampa trips up Sabres

'"There's no use even putting a date on it. We're looking at quite a ways away."' … [Read more...] about Concussed Connolly unlikely to play this season

'The Sabres also fought hard Saturday and didn't fold the tent after falling down 2-0. Despite coming off a home game less than 24 hours earlier and not getting to their team hotel until nearly 3 a.m., Buffalo pulled to within a goal when Maxim Afinogenov managed to stay on his skates while circling between Dan Boyle and Grahame and kept enough puck control to put the … [Read more...] about Bolts Are The Sharp Ones Vs. Sabres

'Grahame came up big again Saturday, particularly late in the third period when he came up with two pad saves to preserve the victory, Tampa Bay's third consecutive.' … [Read more...] about Grahame Continues To Shine In Net

'"That second goal on the power play was big for us," Lightning coach John Tortorella said. "Obviously, that ends up winning the game."' … [Read more...] about Kubina's two goals signal turnaround for defenseman

'The Lightning are 10-0-1 when scoring first. Buffalo is 0-9 when allowing the opening goal.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1

'"I think the only think disapointing in the game was the score because the effort was outstanding," Sabres coach Lindy Ruff added.' … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1

'The Lightning is 7-0-1-1 against teams outside the Southeast Division.' … [Read more...] about Sabres vs. Lightning

'Since the start of November, Satan - who has six consecutive 20-goal seasons - has gone scoreless and has been benched for shifts, including the final seven minutes of a tied game against New Jersey. He entered Friday with a team-worst minus-10 rating and has been criticized for his turnovers at critical times.' … [Read more...] about Tonight's Lightning Game

'Tampa Bay is 4-13-3-1 against the Sabres at home and has not beaten Buffalo here since February 2001 (0-3-2).' … [Read more...] about Tonight: Lightning vs. Sabres

'Said Ruff: "When you double-shift your fourth line, we kind of called off the dogs a little bit. We didn't play our top lines a lot."' … [Read more...] about Sabres get back on line against Hurricanes

'Adelphia's Empire Sports Network, which carries 74 Sabres games, doesn't enter Canada, but Channel 2 and Channel 29 do. According to sources, no money exchanged hands between Channel 2 and the Sabres. The station and the club essentially made a deal that they feel is mutually beneficial. The Sabres get exposure in Canada, Channel 2 is able to give its sports … [Read more...] about New talent makes Channel 7 sports team one to watch

'Mika Noronen was solid again, making a couple of key saves early in the game to keep the Canes off the board, Noronen made 35 saves in total, 17 in the third period. It was his third career shutout.' … [Read more...] about Dumont, Briere, Hecht Lead Sabres To Win